Minister announces awarding of
contract for road work in Gander and Terra Nova districts

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and
Works, today announced that a contract has been awarded for road work in the
districts of Gander and Terra Nova under the 2004 Provincial Roads
Improvement Program.

"I am pleased to announce that Terra
Nova Industries Limited of Glovertown South has been awarded a contract
valued at over $600,000 for a number of projects in the districts of Gander
and Terra Nova respectively," said the minister. "This road work
will improve the current infrastructure in the region and make roads safer
for the traveling public, a priority for this government."

Road work under this contract for Gander
district includes repairing three sections of the Trans Canada Highway near
Benton and upgrading and paving a section of Route 330, Gander Bay Road.

Gander MHA Kevin O'Brien said: "These
projects most certainly illustrate governmentís commitment to reliable
infrastructure and the overall fiscal health of the province. Reliable
infrastructure is key to economic growth and such improvements will enhance
Ganderís role as a service center for the entire region."

Road work under this contract planned for
Terra Nova district includes:

recapping a section of Route 310 in
Glovertown South;

recapping five sections of the Trans
Canada Highway between Glovertown and Gander;

installation of a culvert on Route 310 in
Eastport.

"I am also pleased to announce that
Southern Construction of Trepassey has been awarded a contract valued at
over $100,000 for upgrading and paving a section of Route 310 in St. Brendanís
in the Terra Nova district," said the minister. "I anticipate work
to begin shortly."

MHA for Terra Nova district Paul Oram said:
"This road work is going to have a tremendous benefit for residents and
visitors to our area. Traveling through my district will become safer and
more enjoyable for all commuters."

Statistics Canada estimates that for every
million dollars spent on road work, 12 direct and eight indirect jobs are
created.

Media contact: Christine King,
Communications, (709) 729-1758

2004 08
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2:50 p.m.

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